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Marillac College

Univ. of South Dakota

Master's

Education

Marillac College

Univ. of South Dakota (Master's)

About Jane

Background and experience:•Retired high school math and science teacher with 25 years experience •Master's degree•Lifetime teaching certificate, grades 7-12, from the state of Missouri•Two years of experience in teaching college algebra courses•8 years plus of tutoring experience•Have taken courses in ACT, SAT, and GED test preps to learn how to prepare a student for that particular test. Taken courses in Medical Math Have also taken courses in Medical Math•When no courses are available, I follow the recommendations for the ASVAB, HiSET (Missouri's new high school equivalency test),HESI, PTCB, and TEAS

Tutoring allows me to individualize my teaching. I become aware of the student’s learning needs and learning style, and then I adapt my methods to fit the student. Because I am an experienced teacher, I am able to explain concepts simply and provide extra work for practice and reinforcement. I provide worksheets for extra practice in all the subjects.

Students say I am friendly, low-key, encouraging, practical, and well organized.

I love tutoring and helping people.

About my hourly fee:You can earn a reduction in my hourly fee in several ways: (This is in addition to the offers WyzAnt provides to reduce your cost)1) If you meet me at a public library in Hazelwood for tutoring, and/or2) Find someone else who needs tutoring in the same subject, same time, and/or3) If you are an ASVAB student - because your military experience benefits all of us.Background and experience:•Retired high school math and science teacher with 25 years experience •Master's degree•Lifetime teaching certificate, grades 7-12, from the state of Missouri•Two years of…Read more

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1) Meet me at a public library in Hazelwood, and/or
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"Mrs. Jane, is truly a blessing! Very welcoming, kind, and patient. "

- Jakia, Florissant, MO on 6/11/15

Mrs. Jane, has been helping me out with my GED, she is very professional, on time, she brings her own materials for her clients, and assist you at a pace that's comfortable for you. Mrs. Jane, has so far helped me accomplish 4/5 testing subjects of the GED, I am now working on my last subject, math.

"Knowledgeable and patient!!!!! I love her!"

- Darcella, Florissant, MO on 7/29/15

I'm doing Math review with Mrs. Jane and she's excellent! I absolutely love her! She has been patient with me. I'm learning a lot from her. She a wise woman!

"I really appreciate the follow up "

- Jocelynn , Saint Louis, MO on 7/19/15

Helped to understand math problems. Provided different books the help solve problems and help with text taking.
Thanks for your help

"Fabulous "

- Victoria, Hazelwood, MO on 7/15/15

Jane is helping me raise my score and every time I take the test my score has improved. She is the best and I hope I keep improving.

"Mrs. Jane is excellent with ACT PREP."

- Clayton, Hazelwood, MO on 7/2/15

Jane has helped Clayton to increase his ACT score, she is very patient & knowledgeable. She works very close with parents & students, she encourages student to reach their full potential.

"Patient"

- Austin, Hazelwood, MO on 6/20/15

Jane makes learning easy and fun! She is very patient and makes a task easy to understand. She simplifies learning.

"She is awesome!!"

- Michelle, Hazelwood, MO on 6/12/15

English, Math and ASVAB. She is very patient and enthused to teach. My son loves her he feels she is a great help to him and is very grateful.

"Excellent Tutor!!!!!"

- Ruthie, Saint Louis, MO on 5/19/15

Jane is a life saver for my son Richard. He is currently studying for the ASVAB.

Richard been working with her and he honors and respects her way of tutoring. Jane not only have a detail lesson pattern but she checks his homework.
She said it's great to see the progress, her students are understanding their subject matter and she can monitor them mastering the concepts.

Richard loves her teaching so much that he refuses to miss any scheduled session and he said he will always complete all his homework assignments.
I would say WOW because she has awaken his motivation to learn and pass the ASVAB.

Thank you Jane for all you do!!!

"OUTSTANDING ! Give her an A+++++++++++++++++++++++++++"

- JENNIFER, O Fallon, MO on 5/11/15

We met Jane a few months back, what a wonderful lady! She has taken my high school student to the next level, quickly & painlessly. She has a true talent. I am so pleased that we have her to help us get through ACTs and I HIGHLY RECOMMEND her to anyone. She takes the time to explain things on the students level and teaches in a positive and efficient way. Jane has a passion for teaching and her students. I can't imagine where we would be without her. She is worth her weight in gold, if you are struggling with the decision to get tutoring, I guarantee you its worth every penny with Jane.

"Helpful and Knowledgeable Tutor"

- Tammie, Florissant, MO on 3/8/15

Jane is very skilled and knowledgeable in teaching both my children. She has helped them gain an understanding of their Math concepts and with her ongoing help they are doing much better in school!

"Very Good "

- Patrick , Florissant, MO on 12/2/14

I have seen marked improvement in my son's confidence related to the upcoming ACT Test. I am really excited about the possible results.

"Excellent tutor! "

- Roberto, Saint Louis, MO on 12/1/14

Jane is an excellent tutor. You can tell she has a passion for teaching. She is very patient and understanding. She takes the time to make sure that you understand what's going on before moving on. I would recommend her to anyone needing a tutor. I'm very glad I found her. WyzAnt is lucky to have a tutor of her caliber on their roster. Thanks Jane and WyzAnt!

"Very Patient"

- Teresa, Saint Louis, MO on 11/20/14

Jane M was always very patient with my son. He wasn't always on time and always wanted to change his appointments, and she was very agreeable to help out. Her goal was to help the student, not just to make money. I was very happy that I found Jane on my first try in tutor hunting.

"Wonderful Tutor"

- Kim, O Fallon, MO on 11/19/14

Jane tutored my daughter for her ACT test. She was very knowledgeable, patient and easy to schedule with. She was able to teach my daughter the skills that she needed to improve her overall ACT scores in all subject sections. She was wonderful to work with.

"Amazing tutor"

- Angie, Maryland Heights, MO on 11/18/14

Jane has been amazing at helping our daughter study for the ASVAB test this past month! We'd recommend her to everyone!

"Greatest tutor ever"

- Reggie , Saint Louis, MO on 11/18/14

Jane is the best tutor I could have ever asked for. She's patient and very knowledgeable. If it's something she doesn't know, she will study it in her own time and then review with you. I would recommend her to anybody that needs an algebra tutor. I'm glad she answered my request through WyzAnt. She has helped me more than I could have ever hoped for. My grades have gone from average to excellent. Thank you Jane.

"I Am Very Grateful"

- Theresa, Florissant, MO on 10/4/14

My granddaughter is in the ninth grade and has always had trouble in math. She always got very high grades in all subjects, but not math and she hated it. I wish I had known Jane M. back when she was younger because now she is getting it and we only had four lessons. I am very grateful for Jane.

"Remarkable!"

- Nir , Saint Louis, MO on 8/23/14

Jane gains a sense for each student very quickly and then is able to effectively put her vast knowledge to work. She is wise, caring, and devoted. Her abilities are rivaled by her communication and passion, a winning combination for anyone who needs tutoring and coaching such as she provides. We are grateful.

"Very patient "

- Stacy, Saint Louis, MO on 7/9/14

My son loves working with Ms. Jane. She is so polite and very patient. I highly recommend her to any child struggling in math.

"Very Encouraging and Helpful Tutor"

- Likui, Saint Louis, MO on 7/5/14

Jane's level of preparation for each lesson was amazing. Not only did she provide invaluable resources to help me greatly improve ACT score, her patient and encouraging teaching style promotes a sense of hard work and dedication. I'm glad I worked with Jane and I hope she can be a great tutor to those seeking help as well.

"Fantastic tutor!"

- Carly, Florissant, MO on 6/20/14

Jane is an amazing tutor. She is working with my daughter to help her prepare for her GED. My daughter was adopted from South America at age 10, so is not a native English speaker. Even with my daughter's limited English, we have seen a tremendous amount of progress in her readiness for the GED.

I highly recommend Jane to anyone who is looking for a tutor. She is patient, kind, gives challenging work and develops just the learning plan that the student needs to grow and succeed.

UPDATE:
My daughter passed the last section of her GED (HISET) test and is now a graduate!

She is wonderful at developing a positive relationship with her students and working with them to learn the skills and information that they need to succeed. My daughter had an extremely positive experience in working with Jane and Jane worked very hard to help my daughter achieve her goals. Kudos to Jane for doing all she did.

"Great Tutor!"

- Jane, Saint Louis, MO on 4/14/14

Jane was very kind, patient, and very helpful! I am more confident about my upcoming test thanks to her. If I ever need a chemistry tutor again, I know just who to contact!

"Our First Lesson of the Year 2014"

- Lenell, Hazelwood, MO on 1/19/14

Mrs. Jane and I met for our first lesson of the year. I can say Mrs. Jane is on Fire, we scored excellent in all the assignments completed. I would recommend Mrs. Jane to any of my classmates needing assistance in math. She knows her stuff, and is very patient with questions, that I may ask more than once. I feel very comfortable tutoring with Mrs. Jane, and I am anticipating our meeting next week.

"Great knowledge of Algebra."

- Diann, Florissant, MO on 11/27/13

Jane is very good to work with. She is able to take control of a the child who is distracted or defiant.

Jane is great at Algebra, but when the student is being taught a new way of working the problems through the school Jane is behind in the new ways of doing the Algebra. I must say that Jane was willing to learn the new ways and took the effort on her own personal time to look up how they were doing that method. So she was very prepared for the the next session with the child. Jane is a person who truly cares about the students!! I will use Jane again if we need more help.

"Greatest tutor in the world"

- Wendell, Saint Louis, MO on 10/18/13

My experience is the best ever and I am going to purchase more credit. Jane is the greatest tutor in the world.

"Absolutely Wonderful!!!"

- Cherise, Florissant, MO on 10/4/13

Jane is so patient with me and an excellent tutor. She makes me feel comfortable and I can ask as many questions that I need to and will explain as many times as she needs to. She is very helpful and patient and I truly appreciate her.

"A very good fit so far"

- Sandra, Saint Charles, MO on 9/27/13

I think Jane will be a great tutor for my daughter, who really liked her on day 1 and was very excited about the opportunity to work with Jane. Thank you so much.

"Dedicated teacher"

- Bibi, O Fallon, MO on 7/22/13

Ms. Jane M seems to be a very caring teacher and she works with the students to help them meet their goals. I am impressed by the interest she took in planning my son's schedule so that he would get the maximum benefit of the hours of tutoring I wanted for him. Best of all she made my son do homework even before his first lesson. I am confident that Ms. M will help my son improve his ACT scores.

"Very patient."

- Krystal, Florissant, MO on 6/23/13

Jane and I have worked together many times, she is great at math she is very patient and passionate as a tutor. I'm more confident in math since Jane has been tutoring me. Jane works according to what fits the client and that's the best way I think anybody can learn. Thanks Jane!!

"Committed to tutoring!"

- Hana, Saint Louis, MO on 5/15/13

Jane was a great tutor, I would specifically recommend her for ACT Math tutoring. Jane is great with numbers and is a math wiz. She did whatever it took for me to succeed including staying longer at the library to tutor me with no extra cost. My ACT composite score went up 1 point after working with Jane.

"Great Tutor!"

- Nancy, Lake Saint Louis, MO on 4/30/13

My son enjoys working with you and I think he is pleased with his progress. You are helping him build confidence about taking the ASVAB test. Thank you!

April 30th, 2013Hiring Jane as my son's tutor worked out wonderfully. She had a genuine concern to help him progress and reach his goals. She continually gave him tests to monitor his progress in order to determine which areas needed more attention. My son is doing very well on the practice tests and is now ready for the (real) ASVAB test. Jane was very thorough and always sent a review after each tutoring session. I would highly recommend Jane as your tutor.

"Excellent teacher!"

- Nicole, Saint Peters, MO on 4/13/13

Jane has been helping me with the ACT. I was home-schooled early on in high school and didn't learn a big majority of what was on the ACT but the way Jane teaches it everything makes sense. It's easy to see she cares about her students; at our last tutoring session she told me she would help me try to reach scholarships if she could!

The way she teaches is straight and to the point, she always explains when you have questions and won't hesitate to go into details of the inner workings of your subject/test/etc.

I highly recommend her and am excited to keep working with her. (I also can't wait to see how my ACT's turn out!)

"Awesome Tutor!"

- Shannon, Bridgeton, MO on 4/5/13

Jane M. has been wonderful with teaching me about Algebra and Geometry. She is very caring and takes her time to make sure that you understand what you are learning. I would highly recommend Jane!

"Very Professional"

- Alina, O Fallon, MO on 3/6/13

I am glad to meet Jane, she is an excellent GED/Math tutor. I look forward to our next lesson.

"Great "

- Marquel, O Fallon, MO on 2/13/13

Jane is an awesome tutor! She adapts to the student's learning ability and breaks down the subject so that the student understands. I would definitely recommend Jane as a great tutor.

"Patient and Very Eager to teach"

- Amanda, Florissant, MO on 2/5/13

Jane is amazing. She is very patient and you can truly tell she enjoys tutoring. She makes learning math not so scary! She is the best.

"Great Tutor, Organized, Patient, Dependable"

- Daphne, Saint Louis, MO on 1/23/13

UPDATED REVIEW. 2nd REVIEW.Jane,You are truly a Gem and a Jewel! I can't thank you enough for unlocking a part of my daughter's confidence that I have been trying to do since she was a sophomore. All of your sessions have helped her gain confidence in her ability to do better in math which has always been a personal goal of hers. I wish you could have been there when she got her ACT scores. She was ecstatic, and so was I. She could not wait to call you herself (she didn't want me to do it) and share the good news. There may have been a fee for your tutoring services but the results were priceless! Many, Many, Many Thanks!

1st REVIEWI knew by my daughter's smile at the end of her first session that Jane was the right tutor for her. She came totally prepared with a plan of action and worksheets for each subject, very organized, I liked this about her. My daughter feels confident that her ACT scores will definitely improve; she is excited and is always looking forward to her next session with Jane. In just a few short lessons my daughter has already learned math skills that she has been able to put to use immediately. My daughter is excited and I am excited for her. Thanks Jane!

"Great tutor"

- Tom, Saint Charles, MO on 12/27/12

Jane is tutoring my son for the ASVAB test. She started by giving my son a sample test, grading it and then determining where he needed to sharpen his skills. Jane met him where he was and between the encouragement, homework and focus on the area of improvement he is making great progress. My son is very comfortable with Jane and enjoys his tutoring sessions. I would recommend Jane to anyone!

"Great Tutor"

- Trinetta, Hazelwood, MO on 9/11/12

I was looking for someone to help ASAP because the last tutor schedule was full. My son has been working with Jane M over the past month preparing him for his ACT. My son states she is well organized, proficient and he enjoys working with her. Jane provides feedback after every tutor session to keep me informed on my son's progress. After each session, my son always feels he’s learned some new tips. Thanks so much for assisting.

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ACT English

The ACTEnglish test covers the same grammar, punctuation and rhetorical skills on every test. After determining exactly what English skills the student needs, I provide instruction and practice.My ACT tutoring methods, based on many years of tutoring and lots of research, are similar for all four subjects tested. I can easily summarize my methods in two words: review and practice. Most students need review in one or more of the four subjects, but all need help with test practice. I only use real ACT tests so the student gets used to the type and wording of each question. The ACT asks the same information on all of its tests and by taking many tests, the student becomes very familiar and thus comfortable with the questions. This relieves much of the anxiety of taking the actual test.

ACT Math

Most of the math covered on the ACT Math test is usually taught in Grades 7-10, but few remember the concepts and methods. After determining exactly what math skills the student needs, I provide instruction and practice.My ACT tutoring methods, based on many years of tutoring and lots of research, are similar for all four subjects tested. I can easily summarize my method in two words: review and practice. Most students need review in one or more of the four subjects, but all need help with test practice. I only use real ACT tests so the student gets used to the type and wording of each question. The ACT asks the same information on all of its tests and by taking many tests, the student becomes very familiar and thus comfortable with the questions. This relieves much of the anxiety of taking the actual test.

ACT Reading

Many students need help with reading speed and comprehension, but with instruction and practice, a student can strengthen both skills. I also provide methods to answer the questions quicker and with more accuracy. My ACT tutoring methods, based on many years of tutoring and lots of research, are similar for all four subjects tested. I can easily summarize my method in two words: review and practice. Most students need review in one or more of the four subjects, but all need help with test practice. I only use real ACT tests so the student gets used to the type and wording of each question. The ACT asks the same information on all of its tests and by taking many tests, the student becomes very familiar and thus comfortable with the questions. This relieves much of the anxiety of taking the actual test.

ACT Science

Fortunately, a student can do well on the ACTScience Test without ever taking a science course. A student can answer the questions correctly by knowing how to interpret the tables, graphs, and charts provided. Another useful skill for this test is the ability to eliminate wrong answers to arrive at the correct one. My ACT tutoring methods, based on many years of tutoring and lots of research, are similar for all four subjects tested. I can easily summarize my method in two words: review and practice. Most students need review in one or more of the four subjects, but all need help with test practice. I only use real ACT tests so the student gets used to the type and wording of each question. The ACT asks the same information on all of its tests and by taking many tests, the student becomes very familiar and thus comfortable with the questions. This relieves much of the anxiety of taking the actual test.

Algebra 1

I have experience in teaching and tutoring high school and college algebra. I can teach math concepts simply and clearly, and in a way that helps the students become more comfortable and confident in math.

Algebra 2

Both Algebra 2 and College Algebra cover most of the same topics and sometimes to the same depth depending on the high school or college. I have the qualifications along with teaching and tutoring experience in both subjects to be able to effectively help you.

ASVAB

The ASVAB consists of a battery of tests given to those who want to enlist in the U. S. Military. My tutoring consists of help for all of the tests through explanations, examples, reading and study guides, and lots of math and vocabulary practice. I assign homework to reinforce what takes place during tutoring. As I provide review in all the subjects, I emphasize test-taking skills such as short cuts and time management. Finally, I give many practice ASVAB tests. By the time the student is ready to take the actual ASVAB, he/she is very comfortable and confident with all the tests.

Chemistry

I have a MA in Chemistry from the University of South Dakota. Following graduation, I worked as a research chemist for 3M in St. Paul, Minnesota; moved back to South Dakota, then Missouri, where I taught high school chemistry for many years in both states.

Most students benefit from one-on-one tutoring because of the individual attention they receive. In addition, in a classroom full of learners of all abilities, a particular child’s needs can’t be suitably met.

I have about two years experience tutoring math to students in Grades 1-8.

Elementary Science

Although my science certification is in grades 7-12, I have tutored science at the elementary level. More importantly, I have years of experience in tutoring children of elementary school age. I have learned how to approach the topics in science simply and clearly to avoid overwhelming and/or scaring the child. Actually, I use that approach in all my tutoring.

It's good to know that the only outside knowledge you need to know is for the Math and Writing tests. The other three tests are reading comprehension tests: All the social studies and science you need to answer the questions correctly are in the passages and charts provided.

Geometry

Some students like it, others dislike it; whatever the emotion, geometry is usually required in high school and necessary to know to do well on college-prep tests and the ASVAB (military entrance test). I have taught Geometry at the high school level and now teach and review it often when tutoring.

GMAT

My certification and qualifications as a (now retired) high school teacher has enabled me to teach the math part of the GMAT test. The math part of the test, (37 questions, 75 minutes) consists of basic arithmetic, algebra, geometry, and word problems. Most college students have already learned these subjects, but need some math-refreshing to bring it all back. I can certainly help with that.

Physical Science

I was referred to as the Physical Science "Queen" when I taught this subject in high school because I took the course from a "lecture" course to a laboratory-based course. One reason why I loved teaching it is because ninth-graders had to take it and I enjoyed teaching that age group.

Prealgebra

When I helped my grandson with his middle-school math, I knew how important it was for him to have a solid foundation in the pre-algebra he was studying. I am certified to teach pre-algebra through Algebra 2 and qualified to teach College Algebra. I have years of tutoring experience in upper level Algebra and have found that the misunderstandings and errors high school and college students make is due to their poor foundation in pre-Algebra.

PSAT

During the time I taught at a St. Louis County High School, I initiated a PSAT test prep program for sophomores. I taught the math portions only at that time, but am now qualified to teach the English and Essay sections also.

SAT Math Test prep includes review, strategies, taking practice tests, and even learning how to guess. Although a penalty of ¼ point is taken off for each incorrect answer, it is sometimes wise to make an educated guess.

Forty-eight of the 67 multiple-choice questions test reading comprehension. You are given reading passages followed by multiple-choice questions. The questions are similar to those on the ACT Reading Test but include many more inference types.

The other 19 multiple-choice questions are called sentence completion questions. These test your vocabulary and ability to understand complex sentences.

My SAT Reading Test prep includes practice and review in the topics necessary for you to do well. Again, practice tests are given for you to take.

SAT Writing

The SATWriting Test has three components:Essay section, 25 minutes; you are required to write an essay on a topic given to you.1st Writing section, 35 multiple-choice questions, 25 minutes;2nd Writing section, 14 multiple-choice questions, 10 minutes.

The Essay is graded on how well you express and develop your views, show critical thinking, organize your thoughts, use a variety of sentences, and use punctuation, grammar and vocabulary correctly.

Statistics

While helping a student through his college statistics course, I guided him through the weekly homework, the project on hypothesis testing and the final exam. Most of the work fell upon me because of my knowledge of mathematics and experience with scientific research. As a result, I took the course with him, and we earned an A. Following that experience, I took an online Statistics course to reinforce and better understand the concepts.

Study Skills

As a 7-12 grade teacher for 25 years and a life-long learner, I gained insight and practice about study skills. In addition, I took several short courses in this area. I taught my students several methods of note taking, how to get the most out of reading the text, how to study for a test.

Here are some study skills I enforced:1) Keeping a daily schedule, writing down homework, due dates, test dates. 2) Take some kind of notes during class. This helps you stay awake and alert. 3) Use SQ3R’s (Survey, Question, Read, Recite, or write, Review) or another method to help you read the textbook. You will gain little, if any, information by reading alone. You have to be an active reader. SQ3R’s. help you summarize the reading. I required my high school chemistry students to do SQ3R’s for every section in every chapter we studied. They griped and complained. I eventually dropped the requirement Most students were angry with me because they found that writing the SQ3R’s helped them to understand chemistry better than anything else had. 4) Do all assigned class and homework; do it on time.5) Study for quizzes and tests.

TEAS

For many years, I taught science and math at the high school level. After I retired, I took courses in grammar and writing so I would be qualified to prepare people for standardized and national tests such as TEAS. This test, which is used to determine a person's ability to enter the nursing profession, includes areas in Reading, Mathematics, Science and English – all areas of study in which I have education and experience.

Trigonometry

I am qualified to teach high school trigonometry. This is am important subject to know for pre-calculus. There are always a few trig problems on the ACT test.

Marillac College

Univ. of South Dakota

Master's

Education

Marillac College

Univ. of South Dakota (Master's)

Mrs. Jane, is truly a blessing! Very welcoming, kind, and patient. —
Mrs. Jane, has been helping me out with my GED, she is very professional, on time, she brings her own materials for her clients, and assist you at a pace that's comfortable for you. Mrs. Jane, has so far helped me accomplish 4/5 testing subjects of the GED, I am now working on my last subject, math.
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